Mo Freitas

Hey there paddlewoo fans. This is Erik, your host of the PaddleWoo Podcast. I don’t think I have been as fired up for a show as I am about today’s guest.

One of the reasons I wanted to start this podcast was to have the opportunity to talk to athletes that are changing the way that future generations will see waves through our sport and I believe that when we look back Mo Freitas will be at the top of that list of Athletes. Pat Rawson, the legendary shaper who was on our first episode, compared Mo to Tom Curren and used the word Icon when describing him.

If you watch his videos, which he produces and edits himself, you understand what I’m talking about. From gracefully shredding small right point breaks to surfing pipe, Mo surfs incredible. And that is what this podcast and our idea here is all about. Surfing. It’s surfing first, I just believe that Paddle Surfing 80% of the time is the best way to enter the lineup. The paddle shouldn’t take away from surfing, it should enhance it. Mo is one of the guys showing the rest of us what is going to be the norm in 5 or ten years. He is a window in the future, and today on the podcast we get to know where he came from and where he sees the sport going.

And after talking to Mo extensively doing the show, I can tell you that the sport is in good hands.

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30:10 – Define yourself as an athlete. He defines himself as an all-around athlete, but mentions surfing first. Loves the versatility of racing and SUP in general.

31:10 – How does Mo Freitas train for racing? He trains with Roberto Lopez and Noa Ginella, Mo doesn’t have an offseason.

32:20 – Mo has been doing a lot of swimming lately for rehab on his pelvis

33:30 – How is the vibe for SUP surfers on the North Shore? Vibe at Pipe is different, won’t get any waves, Mo will be in the waves for 3 hours and will only get 3 waves. Pipe is easier to surf when it gets bigger

36:45 – Who inspires Mo Freitas? A lot of the guys that Mo wants to beat, Kai Lenny in particular. Friends and family.

37:44 – What are Mo’s favorite places and waves? He just graduated high school and is now traveling the world. He loves a lot of places but Hawaii is home.